marching band
noun
: a group of musicians who play instruments while marching together at a parade or sports event
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Tennessee State University has removed Reginald McDonald, the director of its Grammy-winning marching band, and placed him on paid administrative leave as school leaders carry out an investigation, TSU interim President Dwayne Tucker announced in a news release Thursday.
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Rachel Wegner, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
The Ohio State University marching band has regularly played the song at football games since 1965.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 27 May 2025
Lower praised Tillman and the marching band's performance during a post-finale interview with EW.
—Sydney Bucksbaum, EW.com, 30 May 2025
One of the main attractions of the parade is the Trojan Guard, the marching band for Chesterton High School.
—Jim Woods, Chicago Tribune, 4 July 2025
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Rachel Wegner, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
The Ohio State University marching band has regularly played the song at football games since 1965.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 27 May 2025
Lower praised Tillman and the marching band's performance during a post-finale interview with EW.
—Sydney Bucksbaum, EW.com, 30 May 2025
One of the main attractions of the parade is the Trojan Guard, the marching band for Chesterton High School.
—Jim Woods, Chicago Tribune, 4 July 2025
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“Marching band.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/marching%20band. Accessed 3 Aug. 2025.
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